Sources Sought for Buy American Compliant Ductless Mini Split
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Coast Guard Civil Engineering Unit (CEU) Juneau is conducting a Sources Sought to identify domestically manufactured, Buy American compliant ductless mini-split air conditioners. This market research aims to find products equivalent to a 24,000 Btu/H unit for electrical rooms in Kodiak, AK. Responses are due March 13, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This notice is for market research only, not a solicitation. The US Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking information on U.S. manufactured products that comply with the Buy American Act and Executive Order 14005. The specific product sought is a mini-split air conditioner for electrical rooms with the following salient features:
- Cooling capacity: 24,000 Btu/H
- SEER: 18.9
- EER: 10.3
- Voltage: 208 Volts
- Operating current: 10.6 amps
- Cooling operating temperatures: 23 to 122 degrees F
- Refrigerant type: R410A
- Compressor: Inverter Driven, Twin BLDC Rotary
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit a brief capability statement demonstrating an equal product manufactured in the United States. The statement must include:
- Organization name, address, point of contact, email, website, and telephone number.
- A tailored capability statement addressing the effort's particulars.
- Appropriate documentation supporting claims of capability, including Buy American Act manufacturing compliance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 2pm AST
- Published: February 25, 2026
- Place of Performance: Kodiak, AK
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. Responses will inform potential future procurement. If a nonavailability waiver is required, it must be submitted through the Made in America Office (MIAO)'s Digital Waiver Portal.